The Untold Way to Build Airbnb for Musicians | Damian Longoria - E45

In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Damian Longoria, founder of Hubble - a marketplace connecting artists with live event opportunities. From sleeping in his car to building a music tech startup, Damian shares his journey with raw honesty.

Learn how Damian:

• Discovered problems in the music industry through event organizing
• Navigated early development setbacks with offshore teams
• Approaches building without technical co-founders
• Balances vision with practical execution
• Views Austin's evolving music scene
• Thinks about product development and go-to-market

Key takeaways for founders on validating ideas, working with development agencies, and building in the music industry space.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction & Background 2:51 - Start of Entrepreneurial Journey 15:16 - Early Development Challenges 30:26 - Co-founder Search & Dynamics 41:09 - Vision for Next 12 Months 46:17 - Building in Austin's Music Scene 48:05 - Founder Resources & Support 54:01 - Tech Stack & Infrastructure 55:28 - Perception vs Reality 59:08 - Closing Thoughts

Connect with Damian: Email: damian@hubblecys.com Instagram: @hubblecys Website: hubblecys.com